straightforward duty
[ˈstreɪtˈfɔrwərd ˈduːti]
noun phrasepl: straightforward duties
dever direto; obrigação clara
1. A clear, uncomplicated obligation or responsibility that is easy to understand and perform
It is the straightforward duty of every citizen to pay taxes.
É dever direto de todo cidadão pagar impostos.
2. A moral or legal obligation that presents no ambiguity or complexity
The manager's straightforward duty is to ensure safety compliance.
O dever claro do gerente é garantir conformidade com segurança.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, this phrase emphasizes moral and civic responsibility. In formal Brazilian contexts, it often appears in legal and governmental documents. In the USA, it's commonly used in military, professional, and civic discourse to denote clear-cut obligations without moral ambiguity.
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